Is a bill of lading required by law in Missouri?

Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Missouri — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Missouri DOT regulations.

What's the GVW limit on Missouri highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Missouri permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Crossroads state with strong intermodal presence.

What carriers most often serve Missouri?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-44, I-55, I-64, I-70 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of St. Louis, Port of Kansas City.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

St. Louis and KC LTL hubs demand precise freight class assignment. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Missouri ports of entry?

Yes — the VICS-format BOL produced here meets DOT requirements for interstate and intrastate freight. Print or email the PDF to the carrier at pickup.

Is a bill of lading required by law in Missouri?

Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Missouri — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Missouri DOT regulations.

What's the GVW limit on Missouri highways?

The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Missouri permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Crossroads state with strong intermodal presence.

What carriers most often serve Missouri?

Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-44, I-55, I-64, I-70 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of St. Louis, Port of Kansas City.

Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?

St. Louis and KC LTL hubs demand precise freight class assignment. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.

Is this BOL accepted by Missouri ports of entry?

Yes — the VICS-format BOL produced here meets DOT requirements for interstate and intrastate freight. Print or email the PDF to the carrier at pickup.

Missouri Bill of Lading Template

Free, fillable BOL for shippers and carriers operating in Missouri. VICS-format, prints anywhere, no signup.

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Form type

BOL NumberShip DateFreight Charge TermsMaster BOL?Includes underlying BOLs

Ship From (Shipper)

Name *ContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

Ship To (Consignee)

Name *ContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

CarrierCarrier nameSCACPRO #Trailer #Seal #

Line items

Line 1

HU qtyHU typePkg qtyPkg typeWeight (lb)Hazmat?Yes (X)

Description

NMFC #Class

Density-based class lookup (L × W × H + weight)

Length (in)Width (in)Height (in)Weight (lb)

Third-party billing (optional)

NameContactPhoneEmailAddress line 1Address line 2City

StateZIPFOB

Customer order section (optional)

No customer orders. Add one if your shipment references PO numbers.

CoD + special instructions

CoD amount ($)CoD fee terms

Special instructions

Loaded by / counted by (carrier section)

Trailer loaded byFreight counted by

Signatures (optional)

Shipper signature

Sign here

Date

Carrier signature

Sign here

Date

Consignee signature

Sign here

Date

Tool-output, not legal advice. Verify NMFC classes and hazmat declarations before signing.

Filling out a BOL for Missouri freight

Missouri sits on the I-44, I-55, I-64, I-70 corridor, with most freight moving through Port of St. Louis, Port of Kansas City. The Missouri DOT oversees state-level permitting and oversize/overweight loads — for standard freight under 80,000 lbs, no permit is required and a properly completed VICS BOL is sufficient documentation at pickup.

State-specific fields

St. Louis and KC LTL hubs demand precise freight class assignment.

Permitting

Crossroads state with strong intermodal presence.

Top Missouri corridors

Highways: I-44, I-55, I-64, I-70
Major freight port / hub: Port of St. Louis, Port of Kansas City
State DOT: Missouri DOT
Permitted GVW: 80,000 lbs

Missouri BOL — frequently asked questions

Is a bill of lading required by law in Missouri?: Yes. Under 49 CFR §373.101 every motor carrier transporting property in interstate commerce — including Missouri — must issue a BOL. State commerce is also covered by Missouri DOT regulations.
What's the GVW limit on Missouri highways?: The standard interstate GVW is 80,000 lbs; Missouri permits up to 80,000 lbs on designated routes. Crossroads state with strong intermodal presence.
What carriers most often serve Missouri?: Major LTL carriers including FedEx Freight, Old Dominion, Saia, Estes, and ABF run through the I-44, I-55, I-64, I-70 corridor. The major freight gateway in the state is Port of St. Louis, Port of Kansas City.
Are there state-specific BOL fields I need?: St. Louis and KC LTL hubs demand precise freight class assignment. Add the relevant reference numbers in the special instructions block.
Is this BOL accepted by Missouri ports of entry?: Yes — the VICS-format BOL produced here meets DOT requirements for interstate and intrastate freight. Print or email the PDF to the carrier at pickup.

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